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Amazon places the UK’s biggest-ever order of electric trucks
Amazon today announced the expansion of zero-exhaust emission deliveries in the UK, with its largest-ever order of electric heavy-goods vehicles (eHGVs). For the first time,…
Wynnstay plc adds more Renault Trucks to fleet
Wynnstay plc, a leading supplier of agricultural products and services, has added eight Renault Trucks C440 Off Road, two tridems and six 8x4s, to its…
LeShuttle Freight: Putting drivers first
The end of one year and the start of a new one presents the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect. 2024 saw changes for companies…
David Pickering leaves Eddie Stobart after 34 years
Culina Group, a leading provider of logistics services in the UK, has recently experienced a series of significant leadership changes. Notably, David Pickering, the Chief…
Kings Heavy Haulage boost productivity with digital TMS
Kings Heavy Haulage (Bristol) Ltd has boosted productivity by up to 15%, equivalent to gaining three extra working days every month, thanks to an integrated…
Ferry surcharges on hauliers
Several RHA members in Northern Ireland have reported that ferry operator CLdN (formerly Seatruck) has introduced surcharges to hauliers using their services. They understand that…
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate update for 2025
According to the Department for Transport (DfT), 2025 will see annual Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets increase from 22% to 28%. The ZEV Mandate…
CoolKit partners with local HEAT centre
CoolKit, a leading manufacturer of temperature-controlled vehicle conversions and solutions, has partnered with Blackburn College’s Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT) centre to enhance the skills of both…
Stellantis complies with the ZEV mandate for cars and vans
Stellantis has become one of the few OEMs (vehicle manufacturers) in the UK to comply with the UK’s Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS) – more…
DFDS and Hypnos Beds rest easy with two new Volvo FM Electrics
Hypnos Beds has taken a significant step toward decarbonising its commercial vehicle fleet by replacing two existing diesel trucks with new Volvo FM Electrics, introduced…
Furness Cars cuts costs with Cam Aligner System from AES UK
Furness Cars & Commercials has saved more than £5,000 a year and transformed its workshop efficiency since using a Josam Cam Aligner wheel alignment system,…
The Delivery Group introduce 20 additional Tiger trailers
Five years since they commissioned Tiger Trailers to build 17 double deck trailers, The Delivery Group team approached Tiger in April of 2024 to produce…
What’s ahead for the EV market in the new year
The electric vehicle (EV) industry has been through a whirlwind of developments in the past few years. 2024 solidified key milestones, like promising EV adoption…
Chorley Group supplies specially adapted Interstars to local bakery
Two Nissan Interstar Luton vans have been specially adapted for use by a bakery in Lancashire. The rear-wheel-drive vehicles were supplied by the corporate sales…
Reforming the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has raised significant concerns regarding the current enforcement of the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme. Hauliers and drivers, despite adhering…
Regulatory alignment will boost electric van adoption
Business group Logistics UK believes that the government’s Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility consultation (which will run until 3 March 2025) will provide the opportunity to deliver…